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Poster of an eagle and the U.S. Civilian Defense emblem, undated reproduction based on an original design from 1941. Photograph by Arthur H. Fisher. Text: "America calling / Take your place in Civilian Defense."

Poster of aircraft in flight over a portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, undated reproduction by Vintage Arte, based on an original design from the 1940s. Numbered 101 of 2500. Text: "In 1942 America will build 60,000 war planes. In 1943…

Poster of flags from Allied nations flying above ships, tanks, and aircraft, 1943. Text: United / The United Nations fight for freedom."

Poster promoting fuel conservation, 1943. Lists tips on how to conserve coal, oil, and gas for the war effort. Text: "Fuel fights! / Save your share / 1. Keep your temperature at 65 degrees F during day - lower at night. / 2. Don't heat unused rooms.…

Poster of a hand wearing a Nazi ring piecing together a jigsaw puzzle, 1943. Art by Stevan Dohanos. Text: "Bits of careless talk are pieced together by the enemy / Convoy sails for England tonight."

Poster of grave markers and a soldier's helmet, circa 1940s. Text: "Women! / They can't do any more -- but you can / Join the WAC / Women's Army Corps / Apply at nearest U.S. Army recruiting station.

Poster of an American flag and a sign promoting war bonds, 1943. Art by Allen Saalburg. Text: "Your war bonds are a stake in the future."

Poster of a mother and father grieving news from a telegram, 1943. Art by Harry Anderson. Text: "Americans suffer when careless talk kills!"

Poster of U.S. Army Air Corps "prop and wings" badges, 1943. Text: "You can have silver wings / If you are 17 and less than 18 you may be qualified now for membership in the Air Corps Enlisted Reserve and for future training as an Aviation Cadet with…

Broadside advertisement for William S. Luckey's exhibition flight at Big Stone Gap, Virginia, circa 1913-1915. Features a portrait of Luckey and an image of Luckey with a Curtiss seaplane.